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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 1999
Filed:
May. 08, 1998
Mikio Kurihara, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Tohru Tsunekawa, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Masayuki Morimoto, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A fixing method where no dead space occurs when a liquid crystal panel is fixed to the main body cover of a liquid crystal display unit, enhancing mechanical fixing strength with relatively simpler structure. The present invention is directed to a liquid crystal display unit comprising a liquid crystal panel with a display portion and a plurality of side surfaces mounted thereon through a support body fixed to a main body cover. The liquid crystal panel is provided with a plurality of protrusions on each of the plurality of side surfaces. The protrusions each have a flat surface. A plurality of spaces are each provided between the flat surface and the side surface. The support body is fitted into the spaces formed in the liquid crystal panel.